I heard someone use the phrase Splatter Barrel the other day. I believe it is a southern saying. I tried Googling it, to no avail. If anyone ever heard of this saying before let me know. Or maybe I misheard and it should be something different. It may have something to do with paintball splattering..... I do not know. Anyway, whatever the saying is, I gather the meaning that this person was using at the time had something to do with going from one topic to another. A mixed goings on all at once.
That is how this past week has been for me. A Splatter Barrel of the good and challenging.
My Boobutt (parakeet) continues to fight for healing of his body, as well as his master. Cockroaches still invade my home. Despite the thorough rebuke cleaning both verbally and chemically. I continue to grow closer to My Lord daily. I am plugged in to Him almost 24/7. My faith is seriously being switched on. WoW!
Then......there are the wonderful reminders how awesome God is in answering prayer. Rather quickly. When that happens I get excited because that shows me that my prayer was in alignment with His Will to come forth.
Referring to my last post where I prayed and asked the Lord to have a particular individual call me because I had such a heavy burden to pray for them in person. They did. But maybe you think, "that is no big deal." Well it is. If you have not heard from them in six months and know their reputation to brush you off. It then does become a Big deal!
It was interesting what led them to call me. They had a dream about me a week ago that left an impact on them. Same time my heart was impressed to ask the Lord for them to contact me first. They told me that they were apprehensive to call me because of our past turbulent relationship. But, was totally pleased to find out to let bygones be bygones.
It is neat how their dream and my heart's desire to pray for them connected. Only God!
I not only found out through my conversation and prayer with them, that God's purpose was also to show me just how much I have grown in these past six month. How "in-charge" I was with them. They even mentioned that they could not believe the 360 degree turn around in me and how very pleased they were! Not even sure they were speaking to the "real me." Oh yeah! I reassured them that they were speaking with the "real me." They liked it!
NOPE CAN'T SAY I'VE HEARD OF THIS SAYING BEFOR JBR. SOUNDS COMPLICATED THOUGH. HA! LIFE IS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS AND SOME HOW EQUALS OUT IN THE END. AS YOU FOUND OUT.
ReplyDeleteSounds about like my week. Good and bad all mixed together. So happy about your person and WOW they had a dream. Amazing!
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Tammy
I love how God brought you two together. What a great testimony to God answering prayers! I trust, in the good and the bad, God is faithful and working on our behalf! No matter what, He is worthy! Keep pressing onward JBR!
ReplyDeletegrateful for all the ways
ReplyDeleteyour bucket is being splattered
with grace enough
for overcoming
and shining bright
through the changes
as you walk them out
and open wide to Love
and let the healing happen
and wonder over the amazing faithfulness
of it all:)
love and peace to you,
Jennifer
It does sound quite amazing how things have worked out. I'm glad you have been able to reconnect with this person. Sounds like good things will come about as a result of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the wonderful affirmation of God working in your life!
ReplyDeleteAnd all good things come from the Father.
ReplyDeleteWhat a "God story" going on there! I should not be amazed that it all turned out this way, but I am. I'm so glad that God stepped in to be with both of you in this way. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeletethat is an awesome testimony...God is so big isn't He? i love how He is able to work on all of our hearts at one time... :)
ReplyDeleteNo clue what that phrase means - sorry I can't be any help! Glad to hear that great things are happening in the midst of turbulence. Wishing you a great week! xx
ReplyDeleteJBR it's amazing to see how God has turned you to a path of prayer and expectancy. I'm amazed at what is happening to you. Then again, I'm not. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of that saying before! Love how God's timing is perfect and He works things for good which is shown through your testimony. So happy that they see God shining out of you! :D Hope the cockroaches go! God bless and hugs
ReplyDeleteNow I'm from the south but I'm not familiar with that phrase. Enjoyed reading your testimony of the effectiveness of prayers your seeing in your life.
ReplyDeleteI don't know that saying, never heard it before.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for Boobutt and you. :)
Keep stepping out in faith hon, you totally rock!!
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That is how God really works. Changing us unto HIs likeness. And you are a living proff:)
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